Virtual Northwest Airlines is dedicated to providing a unique environment for the advancement of the virtual aviation experience.

Through our mutual efforts, vNWA partners, pilots and staff continually work to ensure that all of our members feel as part of a family of like-minded enthusiasts who work together to simulate the operations of Northwest Airlines as closely as possible by utilizing the same fleet, routes, and hub structure of the airline before it merged.

In doing this, vNWA staff endevour to provide our pilots with all the tools needed to make their experience as enjoyable and realistic as possible.

James Bishop, vNWA CEO

vNWA VATSIM Activity

smartCARS Live Flights

2026 Winter Olympic Charters

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

2026 WINTER OLYMPICS

The Winter Olympics are upon us again and vNWA will have some routes outes of our main Hubs of MSP, DTW, MEM, EHAM, PANC, & RJAA into Milan Linate Airport (LIML) in Milan Italy.

Our flights will begin Friday February 6th and run for 2 weeks till Monday February 23rd 2026. 

The routes are numbered VNW8030 - VNW8041 in our routing system. 

As always the top 3 pilots with the most routes flown wil recieve bonus hours and extra bonus hours will be given to the pilot with the best landing rate below -100 fpm.

Let's have a Great turnout for the next 2 weeks with the 2026 Winter Olympic Charter Routes. 

Everyone who participated will receive an award in their Pilot Center.

Tracon Tuesdays: Tulsa!

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

From the early name Tallasi, given to the area by the Creek people, to the modern name Tulsa, the area has always had a rich and diverse history. In the same respect, the Tulsa International Airport has a diverse mix of traffic and procedures. The Kansas City ARTCC invites pilots, new and old alike, to our next iteration of the Tracon Tuesdays series of events, featuring KTUL! Bring your single-engine pistons and commercial airliners, and our controllers will provide expert, professional service!!

Featured field: KTUL
Date: 2/17/2026
Times: 2300-0200z

Updated Policy Manual

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

UPDATED POLICY MANUAL

The Executive Staff has updated and revised the Virtual Northwest Policy Manual.  We would like for all the Pilots and Staff to download and read the updated Policy manual and respond that you have done so. 

The Policy Manual is located in the Pilot Center under the "Downloads" section at the bottom of the page.  This is a requirement for all active vNWA Pilots and Staff.

Please email me at mst_64@comcast.net that you have accomplished this request.  There is a lot of information to stay compliant as well as our operation as a whole

There are some exciting changes ahead for vNWA so stay tuned for announcements in the near future that we believe will grow the VA again.

Thanks for your attention into this matter!

Mark S. Toler

Chief Executive Officer

Virtual Northwest Airlines

NASCAR Event 1 Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Event #1 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

We had a great turnout for Event 1 of the 2026 NASCAR Season down in Daytona Beach Florida over this past week and weekend.  We had 4 pilots participate with a total of 7 flights, totaling 19.6 hours with an amazing net revenue of over 2 million dollars.

NWA3000 Devin Caliri had 2 flights and will receive 15 bonus hours, NWA1002 Tyler Johnsrud and NWA1223 Chris Schiessel both had 1 flight each and will receive 10 bonus hours, and honorable mention to NWA1964 Mark Toler for his 3 flights.

No one achieved a landing rate below -100 fpm, so better luck this week down in ATL. 

Thanks to all the pilots that participated and lets get ready for EVENT 2 down in Atlanta beginning this Thursday February 19th.

The New York FNO

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Hey, it’s us. Yeah, we’re a week late to Valentine’s Day and we didn’t get you anything this year…just kidding! We got you an awesome FNO!

This February, we invite you to join us in New York (and New Jersey) as we spread the love above the famous New York skyline. All of your favorite New York fields will be open, including Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), and Kennedy (JFK), so take your pick and show the network some love in the Big Apple!

Date & Time: Friday, February 20th, 7:00pm → 11:00pm Eastern (2359z - 0400z)

Memphis Freight Fest

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Join the virtual Memphis ARTCC for an unforgettable evening of cargo (or passenger) flying. Don't forget your cargo at home, as you'll need it for this festival!

Event Field: KMEM
Time & Date: February 22nd, 2026, 6-10 PM Central (2359-0400z)

Tuesday Nights in New York

Posted by Mark Toler on 02/17/2026

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly featured field series! Throughout the year, you’ll be able to enjoy our ATC services and bring the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to our busy satellite airports like Teterboro, Westchester, Islip, and more.

Practice your approaches, fly a scheduled airliner, or start a cross-country journey - it can all be done right here on Tuesday Nights in New York!

This month, join us for the inaugural Tuesday Nights of 2026 near some of the chilliest regions of the Empire State: Elmira (ELM) and Ithaca (ITH)! Bring your skis onboard for a fast and easy connection to your favorite winter destination in the Finger Lakes. But be careful, because "people disappear in the Finger Lakes..."

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2359z - 0300z